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Aerial view of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia

Public Transit and Shuttle Service in Nova Scotia

Looking for someone else to do the driving while you get to experience the wonderful views from all over Nova Scotia? Discover public transportation and shuttle services available throughout the province from the list below. Be sure to check in the regions in which you are traveling in for additional transportation providers.

Buskers performing before crowds on the Halifax Waterfront at sunset

Provincial Transit Bus Service

Maritime Bus
T: 800-575-1807
E: info@maritimebus.com
W: www.maritimebus.com  /  Book tickets: tickets.maritimebus.com
Stops in (and between) the following communities:

  • Halifax
  • Sydney (Northumberland Shore and Cape Breton Island)
  • Amherst (Northumberland Shore and Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley)
  • Kentville (Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley)
  • Bridgewater (South Shore)

Airport Express via Maritime Bus
Offering motorcoach transfer from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax and across the province.
W: https://maritimebus.com/en/airport-transportation

Halifax Transit Bus & Ferry Service

Halifax Transit
T: 902-490-4000 (TTY 902-490-6645)
W: halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit
Transit buses serving Halifax/Dartmouth and suburban communities; ferry service between Halifax and Dartmouth.
Routes & Schedules  | Ticket & Pass Information  | Park & Ride Locations
Download HFXGO app: Android  |  Apple

Halifax Transit Access-A-Bus
T: 902-490-6681 (to register); 902-490-6999 (scheduling)
W: halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/access-a-bus
Accessible bus service; advance registration and advance booking required.

Halifax Transit Regional Express 320 Airport Bus
Limited-stop, commuter-based bus route linking Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax with stops in Fall River and Dartmouth.
W: halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/routes-schedules/route-descriptions#Route320

View from on the Halifax Transit Ferry as the sun is setting over Halifax in the distance behind it on a summer evening in Nova Scotia

Community Transit Services in Nova Scotia

For a list of additional community transit services throughout Nova Scotia, please visit communitytransitns.ca.

Transit Cape Breton
T: 902-539-8124
W: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/transit
Serving Sydney and communities within the CBRM.
Routes & Schedules  | Ticket & Passenger Information  | Download the Transit Cape Breton app: Android  |  Apple

Transit Cape Breton Access-A-Bus
T: 902-539-4336 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am- 4 pm)
W: cbrm.ns.ca/transportation/transit-cape-breton/access-a-bus
Serving Sydney and communities within the CBRM.

Kings Transit
T: 902-678-7310
E: info@kingstransit.ns.ca
W: kbus.ca
Servings Annapolis Valley communities from Weymouth to Grand Pré
Routes & Schedules  |  Tickets  |  Buy digital tickets/passes on the HotSpot Transit app: Android  |  Apple

T: 902-742-2521
E: admin@townofyarmouth.ca
W: townofyarmouth.ca/transit-services.html
A free, accessible transit service available to Yarmouth residents and visitors.
Routes & Schedules  |  Transit Map

T: 902-543-4386
E: transit@bridgewater.ca
W: bridgewater.ca/our-town/visitor-information6/bridgewater-transit/transit-home
Offering wheelchair accessible, fixed-route public transit service, Monday to Saturday.
Routes & Schedules  |  Fares & Passes

T: 902-928-1234
E: info@pctransit.ca
W: pctransit.ca
Offering wheelchair accessible, hourly fixed-route public transit service through the towns of New Glasgow and Stellarton.
Routes & Schedules  |  Fares & Passes  | Safety & Accessibility

T: 902-867-0411
E: antigonishcommunitytransit@gmail.com (general)  /  acts.dispatcher@gmail.com (ride book / dispatch)
W: antigonishcts.ruralrides.ca
Offering wheelchair accessible, door-to-door, and town bus route transit service in the town and county of Antigonish.
Service Area  |  Rates & Routes

T: 902-625-1475
E: director@satbus.ca
W: satbus.ca
Offering wheelchair accessible services including door-to-door, dial-a-ride, and a daily fixed bus route transit service connecting residents and visitors travelling between Port Hawkesbury and Inverness.
Services & Rates  |  Route

T: 902-483-RIDE (7433)
E: musgorider@gmail.com
W: musgorider.ruralrides.ca
Offering door-to-door service for customers from Sheet Harbour to Dartmouth via MusGo Eastern Shore (DeBaies Cove and Ship Harbour to Lawrencetown and East Preston) and MusGo Valley-Sheet Harbour (serving West Ship Harbour to Ecum Secum and the Musquodoboit Valley). One day advance booking required.
Services areas & Fares

Cabot Trail
Cabot Trail in the fall

Wheelchair Accessible Shuttle, Limo, and Charter Service in Nova Scotia

Please contact the shuttle, limo and charter service providers offering accessible public transportation directly for more information regarding accessibility needs and requirements, to review cancellation policies, and to make reservations.

Extra Care Taxi
T: 902-334-0334
W: extracaretransit.com
Offering quality accessible transportation for seniors and persons with physical and intellectual disabilities within Halifax Regional Municipality.

MusGo Rider
T: 902-483-7433
W: musgorider.ruralrides.ca
To/from Halifax to Jeddore/Musquodoboit Harbour/Porters Lake areas. By reservation. Wheelchair accessible.

Seniors Transit
T: 902-441-4537
W: seniorstransit.com
Offering quality accessible transportation for seniors and persons with physical and intellectual disabilities within Halifax Regional Municipality.

TJ’s Driving Services
T: 902-441-9100
E: info@tjsdrivingservices.com
W: tjsdrivingservices.com
Offering friendly and wheelchair accessible shuttle service throughout Nova Scotia.

Halifax Harbour Taxi & Shuttle Boats

Looking to visit Georges Island or McNabs Island or to move between sections of the Halifax Waterfront and/or between Halifax, Dartmouth, the Northwest Arm, Bedford, Eastern Passage and all points in between – on your schedule? A water taxi may be just what you need!

Halifax Harbour Water Taxi Operators

 

Aerial shot over Halifax Harbour Tours boat, an electrically-powered boat tour on Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia
Halifax Harbour Tours
CABOT TRAIL
Cabot Trail

Nova Scotia shuttle, limo and charter service providers

Please contact the shuttle, limo and charter service providers that are listed below for more information and to review transportation services provided, cancellation policies, and to make reservations.

If you are arriving at the Halifax Stanfield international Airport, taxis, limos and airport car services are located curbside outside of Arrivals. If arriving outside of peak hours, you can also pre-arrange your preferred transportation service.

Visit the airport’s website for more information.

Alternative Routes Travel
T: 902-880-4918
E: yourguide@alternativeroutes.ca
W: alternativeroutes.ca
Hop-on, hop-off door-to-door shuttle; South Shore and Annapolis Valley. Tour packages available.

Ambassatours Gray Line
T: 902-420-1015; 1-800-565-9662
W: ambassatours.com
Shuttle service in Halifax and tours in Nova Scotia aboard mini-buses, double-deckers or varying sized motorcoaches.

Annapolis Valley Travel
T: 902-824-3131
W: annapolisvalleytravel.com
To/from Halifax and Yarmouth via Annapolis Valley. By reservation.

Are We There Yet Shuttles
T: 902-448-9601 / 902-448-8717
E: rides@arewethereyetshuttles.ca
W: arewethereyetshuttles.ca
Daily shuttle service between Halifax and Sydney.

Bluenose Transit Inc.
T: 902-375-3222
E: charter@bluenosetransit.ca
W: bluenosetransit.ca
Providing charter bus service throughout Nova Scotia.

Cape Breton Shuttle
T: 902-849-9987
E: johnny@capebretonshuttle.ca
W: capebretonshuttle.ca
Shared shuttle or Uber service between Sydney and Halifax.

Ceilidh Shuttle
T: 902-794-1122; 1-800-499-3940
E: ceilidhshuttle17@icloud.com
W: ceilidhshuttle.ca
To/from Halifax and Cape Breton.

Coach Atlantic
T: 1-800-575-1807
W: coachatlantic.ca
Charter service available throughout Atlantic Canada with a fleet including motorcoaches and mini-coaches to passenger vans and luxury SUVs.

Compass Chauffeur Service
T: 902-706-0223
E: katie@compassdrives.ca
W: compassdrives.ca
Chauffeur service available throughout Nova Scotia from Pictou County including airport transfers, corporate/business travel, medical appointments, or special events

Courteous Chauffeur Services
T: 902-957-1493
W: courteouschauffeurservices.ca
Based in Truro, serving all over Nova Scotia.

CSI Transfers
T: 902-635-3072
E: info@csitransfers.ca
W: csitransfers.ca
Shuttle service to/from Barrington, Yarmouth and Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Drifty
T: 778-895-3211
E: info@drifty.ca
W: drifty.ca
Independent car rental and airport shuttle service located in Halifax.

Extra Care Taxi
T: 902-334-0334
W: extracaretransit.com
Offering quality accessible transportation for seniors and persons with physical and intellectual disabilities within Halifax Regional Municipality.

Island & East Coast Shuttle
T: 902-842-0441; 1-866-463-4065
E: rides@islandshuttle.net
W: islandshuttle.net
Travelling to/from Halifax and Cape Breton Island.

Jerry’s Limousine Service
T: 902-752-8811
W: jerryslimousine.ca
Shuttle service to/from Pictou County and Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Let’s Go Places Tours Nova Scotia
T: 902-740-5554
E: goplacestours@hotmail.com
W: letsgoplacestoursnovascotia.com
To/from Yarmouth serving all of Nova Scotia. Private tours and tour packages available.

SaltWind Transportation
T: 902-510-1228
E: info@saltwindtransport.com
W: saltwindtransport.com
Shuttle service from Lunenburg and Mahone Bay to Halifax and Halifax Stanfield International Airport; taxi service in Lunenburg; custom charter/shuttle trips.

Seniors Transit
T: 902-441-4537
W: seniorstransit.com
Offering quality accessible transportation for seniors and persons with physical and intellectual disabilities within Halifax Regional Municipality.

Straightline Shuttle
T: 902-320-0105
E: info@straightlineshuttle.com
W: straightlineshuttle.com
Shuttle service to/from Yarmouth and Halifax.

TJ’s Driving Services
T: 902-441-9100
E: info@tjsdrivingservices.com
W: tjsdrivingservices.com /facebook.com/tjsvanpool
Offering friendly, wheelchair accessible shuttle service throughout Nova Scotia.

Transport de Clare
T: 902-769-2477
E: manager@transportdeclare.ca
W: transportdeclare.ca
Serving Digby County with to/from service between Yarmouth and Halifax International Airport.

Tri-Star Charters / Mariner’s Halifax Shuttle
T: 902-742-2900
W: tri-starcharters.com
To/from Halifax and Yarmouth via Annapolis Valley or South Shore. By reservation.

World Class Executive Transportation
T: 800-565-2777; 902-864-3032
E: info@nslimo.ca
W: nslimo.com
Serving the Maritimes with limo service including to/from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Corporate services, charters and tours. By reservation.

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